Building a Culture of Modern Learning in Schools

Join us to learn about creating powerful learning environments at your school.

Modern connected learners today have more freedom and more control over the what, the when, the where, the how and the with whom than at any time in history. Our students are no longer bound by the limitations and compromises imposed by our traditional models of schooling.

How do we create experiences and cultures in our schools that build on our students' increasing agency over learning through powerful questions and personal inquiry?

In this Modern Learners Lab, you’ll build your capacity to lead change in your school community, learning to help students take more ownership over their learning in important ways that will allow them to thrive in today's complex learning environments.

Join us for a two-day, interactive, deep dive into strategies that will help you bridge the gaps between our more traditional approaches in schools and the amazing new potentials of modern learning both inside and outside of classrooms. This Lab will reset your focus and your priorities, and introduce you to a framework for relevant, sustainable change for your teachers and students.

You’ll be challenged. You’ll be inspired. And you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of what’s possible now for your students, and how you create powerful modern learning environments at your school.

What they're saying

“Today's lab reignited what it means to be a leader of learners! Thank you for thoughtful conversations, meaningful resources, and a built-in community. ~ Sarah Steiger, Glenview (IL) 34 School District

"I walked away with the willingness to question the simple assumptions I had regarding school. I feel that I am now armed with both the knowledge and the community to tackle the challenges before me." ~ Andrew Broere, Schaumburg (IL) Christian School

What you'll learn:

Explore the potential of learner agency and the possibilities that come through inquiry

Learn how the culture you have influence the choices you make

See the diﬀerence between teaching cultures and learning cultures

Understand how inquiry learning and student agency impacts the choices students and teachers have in classrooms

Learn how to bridge the gap between the learning environment you have and the one you want for your students

Who should attend?

School superintendents, principals, and headmasters who want to know more about what the modern world now makes possible for their students

School Board members supportive of diﬀerent ways of thinking about existing school models and practices

School community members who are supporting change initiatives in their schools

Teachers seeking leadership roles in schools

Register Today!

The "Leading the Shift to Inquiry and Agency" two-day will be led by Modern Learners' co-founders Will Richardson and Bruce Dixon.

Price includes lunch and a one year membership in our Modern Learners Community (MLC). In MLC, you can continue the conversation with educational leaders from around the world who are sharing their experiences, ideas and solutions.

About Modern Learners Labs

Modern Learners Labs are intensive, interactive, and interesting one and two-day workshops designed to push your thinking and your practice to help you see what's possible for classrooms and schools in the modern world. Facilitated by the experienced, passionate team at Modern Learners, our Labs are small in number by design, but they are big on practical strategies for today's most important educational opportunities and challenges.

One Year Membership Included

2019 Schedule

About Modern Learners Labs

Modern Learners Labs are intensive, interactive, and interesting one and two-day workshops designed to push your thinking and your practice to help you see what's possible for classrooms and schools in the modern world. Facilitated by the experienced, passionate team at Modern Learners, our Labs are small in number by design, but they are big on practical strategies for today's most important educational opportunities and challenges.